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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 20.59 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 20.59 and 14.47 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 20.59 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/20.59 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 20.59 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.94/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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